as in homage
a show of respect or acknowledgement of the authority or importance of another
They made obeisance before the king and queen. She earned herself some political enemies when she failed to make the proper obeisance to those in power.
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Recent Examples of obeisance
At the same time, there’s a legion of former Department of Justice officials who fear Bondi’s unique obeisance to this president is undergirding the foundation of an independent Justice Department.
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David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
At the same time, there’s a legion of former Department of Justice officials who fear Bondi’s unique obeisance to this president is undergirding the foundation of an independent Justice Department.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
It was made to reward Adams’ obeisance to President Donald Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Democrats persistently rung alarms about Patel’s professions of obeisance to Trump.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
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David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
At the same time, there’s a legion of former Department of Justice officials who fear Bondi’s unique obeisance to this president is undergirding the foundation of an independent Justice Department.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
It was made to reward Adams’ obeisance to President Donald Trump in supporting roundups of immigrants.
—Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2025
Democrats persistently rung alarms about Patel’s professions of obeisance to Trump.
—Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obeisance
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This Windy City homage features mustard, relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, onions, celery salt, and a pickle spear on a poppy seed bun.—
Nasha Smith,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Singer’s Superman Returns would pay homage and act as sequel to the original Donner movie with an eerily similar looking actor to Reeve in Brandon Routh.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
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At the heart of this movement is Alma Finca, a Mexican orange liqueur crafted with fresh, local ingredients and a deep respect for the land.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Salazar explains that his people’s relationship with the land, animals and plants is itself a form of religion, one grounded in ceremony, reciprocity and deep respect.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Musk came under fire himself in January after giving a straight-arm salute at a rally celebrating Trump’s inauguration.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Upon their arrival in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle, there will be another royal salute and the playing of the French and British national anthems before President Macron and King Charles inspect the Guard of Honour.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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In a nod to the patriotic holiday, Brittany wore a blue one-piece suit with lacing on the sides, topped with a sheer white button-down shirt featuring a red and blue star print.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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The yellow accents throughout the design are a nod to the iconic Sennheiser HD 414 headphones with their yellow foam ear pads which were a revolutionary leap forward in sound and style when they were first launched in 1968.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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So, offer a grateful bow at the sushi grave before heading out for more omakase.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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As patron, Kate also wore a Wimbledon purple and green bow pinned to the left side of her top.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Longevity has allowed Kershaw to accumulate several historical achievements and franchise records whereas an aura of reverence still surrounds Koufax nearly six decades after throwing his final pitch in Game Two of the 1966 World Series against the Baltimore Orioles.—
Wayne G. McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Indeed, while vaccine hesitancy has grown, so has vaccine reverence.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
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“Obeisance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obeisance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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